Transforming Lives in Botswana: A Mission Update

God is Moving in Botswana – Here’s How You’re Part of the Story
“We Were Moved to Tears…” – An Update from Botswana

Dear Friends and Partners,

We write to you with full hearts and deep gratitude. Since returning to Botswana in September 2024, God has been working in both quiet and powerful ways—and it’s because of your faithful prayers and support that we’ve been able to keep pressing forward in the work.

Reconnecting, Rebuilding, and Renewing Vision

Soon after we arrived, we began reconnecting with pastors and leaders across the Central District. We also addressed some overlooked home repairs—including draining large amounts of rainwater from our yard. After nearly 40 years of drought, Botswana received so much rain that even the capital, Gaborone, experienced widespread flooding. While heartbreaking to witness the damage, we rejoice that the land has been refreshed, and the animals are thriving. But then, something unexpected happened…

A Moment We’ll Never Forget

During a recent visit, Pastor Wendell Robinson and his wife Lisa joined us for a pastors’ meeting in Serowe. We expected to hear about ministry needs—but instead, pastor after pastor stood up, not with complaints, but with testimonies. They shared how the ministry has impacted their churches and communities over the last three years. Their words brought us to tears.

We serve to build God’s Kingdom, not our reputation, but their testimonies were a powerful affirmation that God is at work through this ministry. These same pastors also opened up about their challenges—especially access to land, church buildings, and overcoming traditional spiritual strongholds. Pastor Robinson was so stirred that he challenged the pastors to begin 30 days of fasting and prayer, specifically asking God to bring even the witch doctors to Christ.

He left convinced: there is a great work to be done in Botswana. He plans to return with a short-term mission team in 2026.

Could that team include you? If God is stirring your heart, let us know. We’d love to help you connect!

New Missionary, New Vision

We are filled with gratitude to God for the blessing of welcoming our newest missionaries, Vanissa, and her daughter Delight Grace, from the Philippines. This is their first time ever leaving their home country—and their residence permits were approved through November 2029! When God opens a door, He makes a way. We hosted them for cultural training, Setswana basics, and preparation for their Francistown home and ministry. Vanissa plans to start children’s programs like outreach, a feeding program, and after-school tutoring with the support from Lloyd and Gina, our seasoned Filipino missionaries, along with Wendie’s mentorship.

She shared something that moved us deeply:

“Thank you so much for enduring all the trials and problems for the past 11 years. You have sacrificed a lot. It is all by God’s amazing grace. And it came to pass that we are one of your fruits.”

Stories of Transformation: Rre Majoni

At 98 years old, Rre Majoni never imagined how dramatically his life would change in his final years. A former diviner who helped people locate water, he lived most of his life steeped in traditional practices. But everything changed the day he walked into Rehoboth Transformation Church of Christ in Mabeleapudi. There, he encountered the love of Jesus through Pastor Dan.

On Resurrection Sunday 2025, Pastor James was preaching on baptism from Romans 6, and the church celebrating the risen Savior, Rre Majoni was asked if he wanted to be baptized. He declared:

“Absolutely! That is why I am here.
I am ready and I want to be baptized today!!”

Without hesitation, he stepped into the water and was baptized — alongside 1 man, 2 women, and 10 children!! It was a powerful moment of public faith in Jesus and surrender to the Holy Spirit.

Your support made that moment possible.

Your giving helps us reach remote villages, disciple new believers, and bring the gospel to the unreached.

Your donation today can help bring the hope of Christ,
transforming lives for eternity, to the next Rre Majoni.

An Urgent Need: Sponsor a Pastor

Many people are being misled by false teachings and unprepared leaders, and distant from the heart of God. That’s why we’re starting a Pastor Sponsorship Program. We will be offering rural pastors a 3-year comprehensive biblical training program with 16 courses and a free Bible.

Would you consider becoming a monthly partner to sponsor a pastor?

Together, we can spread the true gospel where it’s needed the most!!

Share the Divine Message:

Central Missionary Clearinghouse (CMC) deducts a $3.50 admin fee from each gift designation. The larger the gift, the more of your gift direct funds your chosen ministry projects. To make sure your gift goes to the project you’re most excited about, please add the project name, either “Pastors” or “Bibles,” to your donation. If you don’t specify, we’ll use your gift where it will make the greatest life change! Together, we can bring the life-changing message of Jesus to hearts and homes across Botswana.

Even the smallest recurring gift can make a
powerful difference
especially when multiplied by
prayer and obedience.

Prayer Points

• For the pastors fasting and praying for revival in their communities
• For Vanissa and Delight Grace as they adjust and begin ministry in Francistown
• For wisdom as we build the Pastor Sponsorship Program
• For God to raise up new monthly partners to help us reach unreached villages

Let’s keep going—together. We can go further, reach deeper, and shine brighter… when we walk in faith, side by side.

With love and gratitude, Your Missionary Partners in Botswana

Pastor James & Sister Wendie